AFF Gathering #8 at MEL on 24 - 26 October

[penegal]

Do we have any more details yet as the year is rushing past?

Good idea, time to start planning

 

[coolumbla]

colour me gold with a possibility of silver
Have booked how
Based on my past attendances don't count em win till you see the colour of my eyes!

 

[samh004]

I have just booked my flight down, with my +1 on a JASA, OOL-SYD-MEL, arriving 14:05 on Friday, plenty of time to prepare I should think for the evening. Have yet to book all return flights + accommodation. Looking forward!

I have also updated various lists!

 

[Lowjhg]

I guess i'll have to travel interstate soon to aid in the planning process.

 

[JohnK]

Trying to get penegal to book the golf.

Work in progress....

 

[Newk]

I'm now going to be elsewhere that weekend. Humble apologies. Well done to the organisers. Have a great time youall

 

[LA10]

Please put me down as a Gold.

 

[Grogan]

Going to have to change status back to bronze. Relocating for work and will not have the time off..maybe next year

 

[penegal]

Trying to get penegal to book the golf.

Work in progress....

The golf is now booked (for 6-8 players)

Unfortunately (or fortunately for some), the booking times are 10:30 and 10:40am. I would suggest a 10am arrival, meaning leaving CBD hotels between 9:15-9:30am depending on transport means.

We will need to confirm exact numbers closer to the day, but I for one, am happy have a "smaller" night on the Saturday so I can play golf on the Sunday.

 

[gwilli1]

but I for one, am happy have a "smaller" night on the Saturday so I can play golf on the Sunday.

We all say that ..until the morning after the night before

 

[samh004]

The golf is now booked (for 6-8 players)

Unfortunately (or fortunately for some), the booking times are 10:30 and 10:40am. I would suggest a 10am arrival, meaning leaving CBD hotels between 9:15-9:30am depending on transport means.

We will need to confirm exact numbers closer to the day, but I for one, am happy have a "smaller" night on the Saturday so I can play golf on the Sunday.

Where is the golf booked, I can then add this to the schedule?

 

[penegal]

Where is the golf booked, I can then add this to the schedule?

Melbourne Airport Golf Club, as discussed up-thread.

Melbourne Airport Golf Club


Also, what schedule? I haven't organised anything else... but as they say, I have irons in the fire

 

[JessicaTam]

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We will need to confirm exact numbers closer to the day, but I for one, am happy have a "smaller" night on the Saturday so I can play golf on the Sunday.

I think that is the funniest thing I have heard for ages!

 

[Buzzard]

Put Mrs. B and I down as gold.

 

[Buzzard]

Unfortunately Mrs. B is unable to attend but colour me platinum. Flights booked (Jetstar and Tiger) so let's hope I actually get there and back home. All I need to do now is find somewhere to stay Saturday night.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I'll certainly attend Fri or Sat night if am in country - penalty for late acceptances?

 

[straitman]

For the organisers (and others) I have made enquiries of several people for a guest speaker slot. Nothing confirmed yet as it's too far ahead for many people.

 

[kpc]

What time is the first function / dinner on Friday? Likewise, anything planned for Sun pm? This will help me select flight timings.Ta.
I have a tentative booking at HOTP for Fri/ Sat.

Whoa....both VA / QF Syd-Mel flights on Fri / Sun evening are looking quite expensive atm! Cheapest currently is Tiger matched J* flights at just over $150 return:shock:

 

[samh004]

What time is the first function / dinner on Friday? Likewise, anything planned for Sun pm? This will help me select flight timings.Ta.
I have a tentative booking at HOTP for Fri/ Sat.

Whoa....both VA / QF Syd-Mel flights on Fri / Sun evening are looking quite expensive atm! Cheapest currently is Tiger matched J* flights at just over $150 return:shock:

Nothing has been arranged/announced as yet, but I'd imagine twilight/dusk on Friday. I know a few are staying slightly longer, myself included (flying back on JQ3 on Monday), so there will undoubtedly be something on Sunday for anyone left behind

 

[JohnK]

I think that is the funniest thing I have heard for ages!

I wonder why?